mission YMCA
Summer Camp Programs
Great Summers Start at the Y
CAMPS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION FEBRUARY 2025
Forge new friendships, create lasting memories
The YMCA of Greater San Francisco is committed to providing quality youth programming and exceptional summer camp experiences to our Bay Area families. At Y day camp, kids can develop skills, self-confidence, new friendships and a sense of belonging – all while having tons of fun.
Trained Youth Development Staff
Our youth development leaders are trained in CPR and First Aid.
Health & Safety
The Y abides by all public health guidelines set by the city, county, and state.
Free Extended Care
We offer morning and afternoon extended care at no extra cost.
Multiple Camp Options Available
Looking for traditional day camps? We have you covered! Looking to step it up with Specialized Camps? We have those too.
Camp Location
Y Camp at Dolores Huerta Elementary School
65 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, 94131
GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION
Program Information
Campers are organized into small age-appropriate groups. Each camp session is led by well-trained youth development staff. Our daily activities are developed with your camper’s age and skills in mind, tailored to keep your camper engaged and having fun. This summer, your camper can expect their week to be full of excursions, arts and crafts, camp songs, building friendships, and so much more!
Dates
June 9, 2025 through August 15, 2025
Hours
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Grades
Entering Fall of 2025, TK through 10th
Deposits
A deposit is due each week you register your child(ren)
ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Summer Camps for Incoming K–1
AGES: 5–7
AGE GROUP: Discoverers
Traditional Camps
Discoverers camp is designed for campers in Kindergarten through 1st grade. Campers will meet new friends, explore, play, and create!
Caring and dedicated staff will guide campers through age appropriate activities which will promote creativity and encourage exploration in a fun and safe environment. Campers will also enjoy exciting field trips all summer.
*A non-refundable deposit is due at registration per weekly session.
*No camp on 06/19 and 07/04.
*Field trips are subject to change.
Weekly Theme: Wild Things
Field Trip: San Francisco Zoo
Weekly Theme: A Bug’s Life
Field Trip: Heron’s Head – Nature Exploration Area
NO CAMP ON JUNETEENTH
Weekly Theme: Thingamajig
Field Trip: Exploratorium
Weekly Theme: Creation Station
Field Trip: Children’s Creativity Museum
NO CAMP ON 4TH OF JULY
Weekly Theme: Circus
Field Trip: Circus Center
Weekly Theme: Mission Impossible
Field Trip: Hiller Aviation Museum
Weekly Theme: Mad Scientists
Field Trip: California Academy of Science
Weekly Theme: Wilderness Explorers
Field Trip: Golden Gate Park
Weekly Theme: Olympics
Field Trip: House of Air Trampoline Park
Weekly Theme: Travel San Francisco
Field Trip: The Walt Disney Family Museum
Summer Camps for Incoming 2nd–3rd
AGES: 7–9
AGE GROUP: Adventurers
Traditional and Specialty Camps Available
Calling all Adventurers! Adventurers camp is designed for campers in 2nd and 3rd grade.
At our Traditional Day Camps, campers will meet new friends, explore, play, and create! Caring and dedicated staff will guide campers through activities which will promote community building, build confidence and exploration the world around them.
Campers will also enjoy exciting field trips all summer.
Our Specialty Camps are designed for campers who want to do a deep dive into themes such as cooking, pottery, or the engineering behind rollercoasters.
Campers will be fully immersed in the themes for the week and will have opportunities to play, learn, and grow.
*A non-refundable deposit is due at registration per weekly session.
*No camp on 06/19 and 07/04.
*Field trips are subject to change.
Weekly Theme: Wild Things
Field Trip: San Francisco Zoo
Weekly Theme: A Bug’s Life
Field Trip: Heron’s Head – Nature Exploration Area
NO CAMP ON JUNETEENTH
Weekly Theme: Top Chef
Field Trip: Dandelion Chocolate Factory
NO CAMP ON JUNETEENTH
Weekly Theme: Thingamajig
Field Trip: Exploratorium
Weekly Theme: Aqua Adventures
Field Trip: Aqua Adventures Water Park
Weekly Theme: Creation Station
Field Trip: Children’s Creativity Museum
NO CAMP ON 4TH OF JULY
Weekly Theme: Thrill Seekers
Field Trip: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
NO CAMP ON 4TH OF JULY
Weekly Theme: Circus
Field Trip: Circus Center
Weekly Theme: Pottery
Field Trip: Sharon Art Studio
Weekly Theme: Mission Impossible
Field Trip: Hiller Aviation Museum
Weekly Theme: Mad Scientists
Field Trip: California Academy of Science
Weekly Theme: Wilderness Explorers
Field Trip: Golden Gate Park
Weekly Theme: Olympics
Field Trip: House of Air Trampoline Park
Weekly Theme: Travel San Francisco
Field Trip: The Walt Disney Family Museum
Summer Camps for Incoming 4th–5th
AGES: 10-11
AGE GROUP: Explorers
Traditional and Specialty Camps Available
Explorers camp is designed for campers in 3rd and 4th grade.
At our Traditional Day Camps, campers will meet new friends, explore, play, and create! Caring and dedicated staff will guide campers through activities which will promote community building, build confidence and exploration of the world around them.
Campers will also enjoy exciting field trips all summer.
Our Specialty Camps are designed for campers who want to do a deep dive into themes such as cooking, pottery, or the engineering behind rollercoasters.
Campers will be fully immersed in the themes for the week and will have opportunities to play, learn, and grow.
*A non-refundable deposit is due at registration per weekly session.
*No camp on 06/19 and 07/04.
*Field trips are subject to change.
Weekly Theme: Wild Things
Field Trip: San Francisco Zoo
Weekly Theme: A Bug’s Life
Field Trip: Heron’s Head – Nature Exploration Area
NO CAMP ON JUNETEENTH
Weekly Theme: Top Chef
Field Trip: Dandelion Chocolate Factory
NO CAMP ON JUNETEENTH
Weekly Theme: Thingamajig
Field Trip: Exploratorium
Weekly Theme: Aqua Adventures
Field Trip: Aqua Adventures Water Park
Weekly Theme: Creation Station
Field Trip: Children’s Creativity Museum
NO CAMP ON 4TH OF JULY
Weekly Theme: Thrill Seekers
Field Trip: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
NO CAMP ON 4TH OF JULY
Weekly Theme: Circus
Field Trip: Circus Center
Weekly Theme: Pottery
Field Trip: Sharon Art Studio
Weekly Theme: Mission Impossible
Field Trip: Hiller Aviation Museum
Weekly Theme: Mad Scientists
Field Trip: California Academy of Science
Weekly Theme: Wilderness Explorers
Field Trip: Golden Gate Park
Weekly Theme: Olympics
Field Trip: House of Air Trampoline Park
Weekly Theme: Travel San Francisco
Field Trip: The Walt Disney Family Museum
Summer Camps for Incoming 6th–8th
AGES: 11–14
AGE GROUP: Movin’ On Up
Traditional and Specialty Camps Available
Movin’ On Up Camp is designed for campers in 6th through 8th grade.
At our Traditional Day Camps, campers will meet new friends, explore, play, and create! Caring and dedicated staff will guide campers through activities which will promote community building, build confidence and exploration of the world around them.
Campers will also enjoy exciting field trips all summer.
*A non-refundable deposit is due at registration per weekly session.
*No camp on 06/19 and 07/04.
*Field trips are subject to change.
Weekly Theme: Wild Things
Field Trip: San Francisco Zoo
Weekly Theme: A Bug’s Life
Field Trip: Heron’s Head – Nature Exploration Area
NO CAMP ON JUNETEENTH
Weekly Theme: Thingamajig
Field Trip: Exploratorium
Weekly Theme: Creation Station
Field Trip: Children’s Creativity Museum
NO CAMP ON 4TH OF JULY
Weekly Theme: Circus
Field Trip: Circus Center
Weekly Theme: Mission Impossible
Field Trip: Hiller Aviation Museum
Weekly Theme: Mad Scientists
Field Trip: California Academy of Science
Weekly Theme: Wilderness Explorers
Field Trip: Golden Gate Park
Weekly Theme: Olympics
Field Trip: House of Air Trampoline Park
Weekly Theme: Travel San Francisco
Field Trip: The Walt Disney Family Museum
Daily Activity Schedule
Please keep in mind that these times and activities are examples of a typical camp day and specific details may vary or change due to unforeseen circumstances. Most camp programs will have at least one off-site field trip per week. Please consult with the branch staff to confirm schedules in the late Spring.
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 8:00 am–9:00 am | Extended Care & Drop Off |
| 9:00 am–9:15 am | Campfire Songs & Gathering |
| 9:15 am–10:00 am | Morning Snack |
| 10:00 am–11:00 am | Outdoor Group Game |
| 11:00 am–12:00 pm | Theme-Based Activity |
| 12:00 pm–12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm–1:00 pm | Travel Time / Local Field Trip |
| 1:00 pm–2:00 pm | Local Field Trip |
| 3:00 pm–3:30 pm | Travel Time/Back to Camp Site |
| 3:30 pm–3:45 pm | Afternoon Snack |
| 3:45 pm–4:00 pm | Campfire Songs & Gathering |
| 4:00 pm–5:00 pm | Extended Care & Pick Up |
Please note, this schedule is subject to change.
Summer Camp FAQs
We will notify families by email if a space becomes available. You will have 48 hours to accept or decline the waitlisted spot. If we do not hear back from you, we will move on to the next child on the list. For confidentiality reasons and standard operating procedures, we do not reveal where a child’s spot is on the waitlist.
YMCA leaders are encouraging, patient, and can help facilitate successful camp experiences for children with mild to moderate disabilities. For specific questions regarding your child, please contact the branch-specific site contact.
- All deposits are non-refundable
- Cancellations that come in 10 business days or more before the program begins or earlier are subject to a refund of payment but do not include the deposit.
- Cancellation requests made 9 days or less than the program start date will have no refund.
You can expect to hear from your camp team roughly a week before the camp week begins, which will include details like a packing list, meals, snack policies, etc.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance is available to families who qualify.
To apply, please fill out our Financial Assistance Application and email your completed form to [email protected] along with two types of income verification. Please refer to the application form for acceptable forms of income verification.
Applicants can expect to hear back from an associate in approximately 15 business days with award details.
Email your completed and attached income verification forms by clicking below:
Camp Questions?
Contact Karla Diaz, Interim Camp Director, by email at [email protected] or call (415) 586-6900 for program related questions.
Need Help with your account?
Contact Member Services at [email protected] or call our support hotline at (415) 772-5500.